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Rising from the Sonoran Desert at 1,135 ft, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) stands as Arizona’s global aviation powerhouse—handling 45M+ passengers annually and serving as the UK’s primary U.S. Southwest gateway. Just 3 miles southeast of downtown Phoenix, it offers non-stop flights to London Heathrow (LHR) via British Airways and American Airlines, plus 100+ domestic/international routes. A large hub with three parallel runways, Sky Train, and PHX Sky Harbor International Terminal 4—the UK pilot’s launchpad for Grand Canyon, Sedona, and desert adventures.
Coordinates: 33°26′03″N 112°00′29″W | Elevation: 1,135 ft (346 m)

Brief History
Founded in 1928 as a dirt strip by Scenic Airways, PHX became a military base in WWII. American Airlines established a hub in 1983; British Airways launched LHR service in 1996. The 2020s brought $8B in upgrades—Terminal 3 South Concourse (2021), 8th Concourse (2024), and Sky Train Phase III (2025). Home to Southwest’s largest operation, American’s western hub, and FedEx’s #2 cargo hub. Named North America’s Best Large Airport by ACI in 2024.